OAKLEY (KRON) — Police in Oakley are asking for help finding a 19-year-old man who has been named the suspect in the murder of an Antioch teen.
Police have named Oakley resident Omar Ordaz the suspect in the shooting death of 19-year-old Miguel Angel Plascencia Jr. on Tuesday.
Just before 2 p.m., police were called to the 4400 block of Rose Avenue after getting a report of a shooting, according to an incident report written by Battalion Chief Brian Helmick of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District.
When police arrived, they found Plascencia inside a car, suffering from a single gunshot wound. He was airlifted to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Oakley Police announced Wednesday that they have issued a homicide warrant for Ordaz.
Ordaz is believed to be in Oakley or Concord. He has a “paw-like” tattoo on his cheek.
Police warn that Ordaz is considered armed and dangerous and police said he should not be approached or contacted.
Anyone with information about Ordaz’s whereabouts is asked to call Oakley police at (925) 625-8060.